HealthTalbots Abroad Name:Jack McAuliffe Country: Russia What is the drinking age for your country? There is not a set drinking age in Russia. Though, they must be 18 years old to purchase alcohol. What is the social norm for drinking? The social norm for drinking is that the Russians drink until all of an alcoholic beverage is gone. Additionally, they should not put a glass with alcohol back on the table. When pouring a drink, Russians keep the glass on the table. Furthermore, they consider toasting without alcohol bad luck. What is the most common cultural choice of alcohol? (Ex. U.S.- whiskey) The most common cultural choice of alcohol is vodka. Vodka is a beverage made with water, alcohol, and various flavorings. What is the country’s legal stance on marijuana use? Marijuana is considered illegal in Russia. If you own a minimum of 6 grams, you will be fined. In addition, people abusing the drug can be put into prison. What is the most commonly abused illegal drug in your country? The most commonly abused illegal drug in Russia is marijuana which is made from the cannabis plant.
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Name:Jack McAuliffe Country: Russia
What is the drinking age for your country?
There is not a set drinking age in Russia. Though, they must be 18 years old to purchase alcohol.
What is the social norm for drinking?
The social norm for drinking is that the Russians drink until all of an alcoholic beverage is gone. Additionally, they should not put a glass with alcohol back on the table. When pouring a drink, Russians keep the glass on the table. Furthermore, they consider toasting without alcohol bad luck.
What is the most common cultural choice of alcohol? (Ex. U.S.- whiskey)
The most common cultural choice of alcohol is vodka. Vodka is a beverage made with water, alcohol, and various flavorings.
What is the country’s legal stance on marijuana use?
Marijuana is considered illegal in Russia. If you own a minimum of 6 grams, you will be fined. In addition, people abusing the drug can be put into prison.
What is the most commonly abused illegal drug in your country?
The most commonly abused illegal drug in Russia is marijuana which is made from the cannabis plant.